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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
9
The Registrar General’s Office plans a new building on Macgurmarie Street to replace cramped storage for deeds and vital records. The design emphasizes fire protection, future capacity, and simpler custody, with an estimated cost of about BHT.
A fire discovered shortly after 2 AM at the Mirah Limited grocery in Walker Street North Sydney caused heavy smoke and extensive damage to the shop and basement. Fire brigade struggled to reach due to distance, three hydrants opened, doors forced, and water damage spread. the Bank of New South Wales building housed the outbreak location.
Thomas Detlamy sues the Chief Railway Commissioner for 2000 pounds claiming injuries after a tram collision near Redfern. The plaintiff, a grocer and orchardist from Beecroft, was injured when a timber cart struck him at the hill foot while returning from the city to sell fruit. He alleges negligence by railway servants. defendant pleads not guilty but admits negligence. The case opens with detailed account of the accident and resulting medical findings.
A jury in the No 2 Jury Court found for Thomas Jaconda Roulle Miller against Alawarra and South Coast Navigation Company Limited. Miller, chief steward aboard the Moraya, claimed £500 for slander after Captain Shardlow accused him of carrying a parcel without freight. The jury awarded damages of one farthing.
William Twyman, 19, a milk vendor, was charged at the Water Police Court for a disturbance described as “heading them” during a public scene on December 15. Sergeant Dawe testified, with witnesses noting a ring of three men around him as two pennies were tossed up, prompting calls of "Two to one brads." The crowd directed him toward Victoria Street. he claimed no involvement beyond witnessing the event. He was remanded pending sentencing, later secured to behave for 13 months on a £19 surety. J Nevin Tait arrived from Melbourne to oversee a guitar movement for a charity concert in Clare.
A reader criticizes Central Railway safety posts at station entrances and urges driver emergency training. The letter laments not printing the writer’s name, discusses Christmas Day entertainment, and comments on Keir Hardie and Stirling’s historical penalties.
A tangled passage asks for public clarity on a proposed rule about school fees and membership on trustees’ books. It describes that any scheme over three years would require full membership, with related charges and entrance terms. The writer seeks public input on the rule’s sensibility and asks for a public reply.
Heavy rains flood Tamworth and surrounding rivers with Peel River near town reaching high levels. Many farms flooded along the banks and water covers flat lands while townspeople gather on the Brishanatreet bridge to watch the expansive flood. The municipal boat is kept in reserve for safety and some households report washed out homes amid ongoing weather.
A shocking burning case at Bacchus March Victoria leaves Mrs. Sarah McGregor aged 46 severely injured and her cottage destroyed. Firefighters fought the blaze as the woman endured terror and danger, with the residence reduced to ashes.
Shipping dispatch lists numerous vessel movements and agents, including Captain Morrie, Captain Lacey, Captain Omens, Captain Beantron, and Captain Intes. Entries reference consignments from Wewamstin J. Prion, Alles Taylor and Company, Langley Brothers, and others. Departures show routes to Callan, New Yalan, and Cort Sarin Norte among various ports with numerous tonnage figures and company names.
Fragmented maritime notes report a visiting party from Exahey arriving in Sydney aboard a vessel named The Tan Company. The document mentions a sergeant and crew, with references to a weekend arrival and local activity. The OCR yields unclear phrases and misread names.
A vivid description depicts a temple courtyard on Chinese New Year with whistling pigeons each tied to wooden pipes, red scrolls and gold decorations, and a crowd of mandarins in vivid robes as festivities unfold amid cold air and turning paper charms.
The article discusses a failed insurrection led by Hardie described as a shoemaker with unstable mind, asserting his motive was equality with royalty. It notes the public interest in national defence in schools and reports on cricket-ground matters, a fire incident affecting Mrs. M'Gregor, river traffic notes, and a vivid account of a Chinese diabolo performance with social commentary on crowds and street life.
At a Molong Pastures and Stock Protection Board meeting the motion passed unanimously to press Federal and State Parliament on permitting Dr Danyse to continue mainland experiments. Dr Tidnwell’s report said the mouse is safe and only affects rabbits. The board approved progress showings and aiding associations. Rabbits are increasing in districts. about 20 miles of wire netting was granted for settlers. The board paid for scalps of native dogs and foxes, 24, cube 48, crews 200, in the month. Discussion on grasshoppers yielded no clear result.
Inspector Alaander Mackay died yesterday at Kelvin Allen Street Glebe Point aged 82. An early member of New South Wales police he joined in 1868 after service in Glasgow. He rose through ranks to senior sergeant acting sub inspector and inspector before retirement in October 18. His career spanned the entire force area he supervised No 3 Renwick Street division and earned public trust.
A fire gutted a meeting hall in Mata eld leaving walls and root standing while the proprietor and locals assessed the scene. Respondents described the interior as burned and collapsed with debris blocking the doorway and questions about loss of property.
In a chaotic morning, Smith battles busy lines to secure two seats for the pantomime. A slow reply and wrong numbers delay, but finally tickets are found as workhouse staff and students figure into a string of events including university degrees and local figures.
A narrator recalls a crowded museum style room with a famous vase and a vivid parade of characters. The scene shifts to a bustling street with soldiers, a pony, and a diabolo demonstration as the narrator and companion observe faces and attire, noting cross cultural mingling and a dreamlike memory of Paris.
In Paris a police language class at the Berlis School of Languages educates constables from across Tarik to learn English German and Sania. The program, led by inspector Emile Morees of the Eleventh Ward, features a progressive ladder from beginners to advanced units and showcases a standout pupil who has rapidly learned English.
Astronomers describe Venus vantage revealing distant Earth as a bright dot and discuss planetary alignment, volcanic activity, and hurricane analogies. The piece mentions global regions including Africa, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, noting 1800 names on a Windsor municipality toll list and connections to meteorology and seismic intuition.
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